Night shift Workers' eating habits under the microscope

NCT ID NCT04468672

Ongoing Knowledge-focused Sponsor: Columbia University Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study looks at how working night shifts changes eating behaviors and appetite compared to day shifts. Researchers will measure food intake, hunger hormones, and fullness in 100 healthy adults who work either day or night shifts. The goal is to understand why night workers are more likely to become obese and develop related health problems.

What this could mean

Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.

What this could lead to: If successful, this study could help explain why night shift workers are more prone to obesity and related diseases, pointing toward better dietary advice or interventions.
What could go wrong: This is an observational study with no treatment being tested. It will not directly improve health, and results may not apply to all shift workers or lead to clear solutions.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

circadian rhythm sleep disorder, shift work type Feeding Behavior

As listed by the trial registrant

The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.

EATING BEHAVIOR SHIFT WORK TYPE CIRCADIAN RHYTHM SLEEP DISORDER

Contacts and locations

Locations

Columbia University Irving Medical Center

New York, New York, 10032, United States

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